To the Maxx Sidebar Keeps Cranking

Again, the "To the Maxxx Sidebar" of the SBIFF was a loud, raucos affair that still has my ears ringing. (Just clink on this link for proof Download tothemaxxmusic.wav ) . The program, which was created by local writer and filmmaker Russ Spencer, feature extreme sports films and documentaries. One film that many enjoyed at the Arlington Theatre was "On the Pipe 2: Still Smokin'. Although I was impressed at what these riders, especially world distance jump record breaker Ryan Capes, I couldn't help but be annoyed at the ubiquitous presence of a certain energy drink that was a sponsor to the film. Whether it was a tent with the product name, or a hillside carved out with the logo, this constant reminder spoiled it for me.

One film that was pure joy, was "Into the Wind". About the flying of motor powered paragliders all over beautiful scenery, it makes one wish they were a bird. Chris Page, directed, produced, and edited the film. More from Chris here: Download to_the_maxx.wav

All in all, the "To the Maxxx" sidebar was pretty well put together. However, it missed a little pizzazz this year with the lack of a top drawing film. Last year's Dana Brown (who also made "Step Into Liquid", one of the most beautifully shot surfing films ever made) directed "Dust to Glory", an equally incredible effirt about the Baja 100 race is tje standard for films like these, however fairly or unfairly that is. It just is.

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